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Palmyra

Indiana · 898 residents · 1.196 sq mi
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Palmyra has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,077. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $101,600. Households here earn about 43% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
898
+42%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 529 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5547911K1K2K1990201020202024Palmyra
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,077
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,512
+49%since 2000
from $15,114 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(852)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score7%(63)
Diversity Score
7
+1653%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+85%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−28.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmyra, Indiana?

Palmyra, Indiana has about 898 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmyra, Indiana?

The typical household in Palmyra, Indiana earns about $33,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmyra, Indiana expensive?

In Palmyra, Indiana, the median home is worth about $101,600, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Palmyra, Indiana?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Palmyra, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmyra, Indiana?

About 18.8% of people in Palmyra, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmyra, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmyra, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 256 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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